This seems like such a perfect fall dish, and we’re planning to pick apples at a local orchard over the weekend. I haven’t actually tried this one yet, but plan to soon. Possibly for my dad’s 70th birthday in a few weeks. He’ll be visiting us here in New England for the special occasion, and… Read More Gluten Free Friday
I’ve been watching the local apples turn red for a month or so now. Fall in New England is pretty spectacular, and we love to pick apples, but my heels start digging in as I feel winter approaching! Making apple crisp is one of my favorite ways to celebrate fall. I made the first one… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Apple Crisp
This recipe can be super easy if you use canned beans, or a bit more involved if you don’t. We have it for lunch quite a bit with tortilla chips and cheese on top, or with a side of quesadillas. Black Bean Soup 1 large can black beans, undrained1 small can black beans, undrained(or 3… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Black Bean Soup
This was the featured recipe at our farm this week. I was able to get most of the ingredients in my share, so I came straight home and made it for dinner instead of what I had planned, because it sounded so good to me! My boys and I loved it, but Kayla wasn’t thrilled.… Read More Gluten Free Friday
Kayla and I took our friend Kristen to our beloved Brookfield Farm yesterday. It is a CSA and our 6th or 7th season to have purchased a share there. We get to pick up fresh, organic veggies, fruits, flowers, and herbs from June through November, and we love it! Kristen and I even decided to… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Salsa
I first had pesto with my friend Abbie at a local restaurant called Pasta e Basta before I discovered my gluten intolerance. I loved it and was thrilled there was rice pasta to continue to enjoy it with. We typically eat pesto on penne pasta with chicken, but it’s great on grilled chicken, tea sandwiches,… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Pesto
It may seem strange to us that, in earlier times, people knew how to preserve vegetables for long periods without the use of freezers or canning machines. This was done through the process of lacto-fermentation. Lactic acid is a natural preservative that inhibits putrefying bacteria. Starches and sugars in vegetables and fruits are converted into… Read More Preserving Without Canning: Lacto-Fermentation
We picked blueberries last week! I really enjoy picking blueberries every year with the kids. This year it was especially easy to fill 10 pints in no time at all – the bushes were literally drooping with berries. And here’s the best-ever recipe I’ve found for blueberry muffins. (I’ve only altered it to make it… Read More Gluten Free Friday – “I’m so Blue – hoo – hoo……”
I made this dish from The Summer Book by Susan Branch for a mission team that was here a couple of weeks ago and I’ll be making it tomorrow for a going away party/baby shower for our friends Austin and Sara. New Lane Peas 2 10 oz. packages frozen baby peas1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup… Read More Gluten Free Friday
Just thought I would post a couple of the popsicle “recipes” I’ve been using. Again, these are inspired by the book Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High Energy Refreshment. The kids are really enjoying these and so far I think the favorites are the ones that follow. Honeydew Mint Popsicles 2 cups fresh honeydew, in chunks… Read More Gluten Free Friday